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HOUSE 1005119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act

Last Action
12/4/2025

Actions

  • 2025-12-04Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2025-12-03The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-12-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-12-03On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
  • 2025-12-03Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 176 (Roll no. 312). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5005-5006)
  • 2025-12-03Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5012-5013)
  • 2025-12-03POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1005, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2025-12-03The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-12-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1005.
  • 2025-12-03Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-12-03Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 916. (consideration: CR H5005-5007)
  • 2025-12-01Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  • 2025-03-05Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
  • 2025-03-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.
  • 2025-03-05Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-12.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-02-05 (00)

Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act or the CLASS Act

This bill prohibits public elementary and secondary schools, as a condition of receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds, from accepting funds from or entering into a contract with the Chinese government, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or any individual or entity acting on behalf of the Chinese government or the CCP. The bill also requires schools to disclose funding from or contracts with a foreign source to the Department of Education.

Cosponsors (5)

  • Michael Rulli (R-OH)
  • Andy Barr (R-KY)
  • Erin Houchin (R-IN)
  • David Taylor (R-OH)
  • Mike Carey (R-OH)

Subjects

  • Asia
  • China
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
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